Happy Wednesday All

Hi Deb I didn't in the begining but it seems I do now...I was very focused when I had surgery since I had been denied and denied and denied.....then after 3 months I started to really feel it cause I was not getting enough variety, the only things (when youare able to go to regular foods) is that you will never be able to eat sugar, cakes, cookies, and chocolate, I never was a junk food eater except durning that time of the month.....so I don't now want a slice of cake but I do want a taste of it and I know I can't even take that..... I know this doesn't help but....each stage of your journey you will be hit with a difficult decision (to eat or not to eat) and we must make that wise decision just like we made to have wls.... So stay focused and best of luck to you... Christine 346/231/?

I'm absolutely missing the way I used to eat. Also, I was a restaurant major in college, so I was what you call a real "foodie." I know that one day, I'll have certain things again and other things, I'll never have again. But that was part of my decision making process. I'll be honest. I haven't cooked much since my surgery (4/21/2005) but I still enjoy it. We haven't gone out to eat either because, for me, it's just not worth it. I can't take home a doggie bag because I can't eat leftovers anymore; something about the way the food breaks down in the fridge. But in 9 1/2 weeks, I've lost 55 pounds, gained self-esteem and self-confidence. And a co-worker of mine actually said to me today, "Honey, you officially got it goin' on!" I almost kissed him!! So I guess what I'm trying to say is that the decision to have WLS is like anything else in life, It's all about trade-offs. You can continue to eat and not make any progress OR you can have WLS and add years to your life and make that life more livable... And this is coming from someone who had some complications...it was definitely worth it...

Laura, Fist off let me say congrats on your weight loss.... I am sure it feels so good because I am down 38 lbs myself and I am starting to feel better so I am only wonder how good it will feel once I have lost more.... You are so right about your comments and this is a change for US and for the rest of our lives! Now I just need to tell my mind that.... Thanks for sharing hun....~Hugs~ Debra P

Christine, Yes right now I can not explore to far but I have to admit that I did try about 1 1/2 oz of a pork chop last night, I chewed, chewed and chewed and all was ok... Just that small taste told me that I will be able to eat regular food again someday but in much smaller amounts, which is fine because I did not come this far to do something stupid. I know in my future I will push things and test but I also know I will get myself back on target as I do not want to have to go through all of this again!!! This forces you to deal with your eating issues, which should have been dealt with before..... I wanted to walk today after work but WOW the rain is back once again....I really need to get myself a new treadmill..... Take care Debra P

Hi Debra, I am right there with you... I think mourning food for us is totally normal. I feel blah sometimes too when you start to think about ..hmm what can I have for dinner tonight. It does get better though. I am 6 weeks post-op as of yesterday and I have added other foods and so far so go. Again we can't eat much but at least we can taste those things again. I got on the scale this am and I am acutally down 37 lbs.. I was very excited. I don't know how to change my ticker on my profile though... Hang in there it can only get better! Hugs! Marla

Marla, WOW congrats on your weight loss hun.... I know I have lost about 28 lbs so far since surgery and 10 before so that is a total of 38. I know it feels so good to feel that weight come off....YEAH... You keep up the great work hun..~hugs~ Yes adding new things in does make life seem ok..... I know I did this to make a change and I also know it will be a daily struggle but I will over come.... Well thanks for sharing hun....~Hugs~ Debra P

Debra, Glad to hear your doing well. I too have returned to work. This is my 2nd week, back to my normal schedule. Last week was interesting after being out for 6 weeks I had a few "duh" moments! I have a 3 1/2 day weekend. We have a graduation/birthday party in Staatsburg we are going to. My parents, hubby and my boys are going, so it'll be fun to spend the weekend w/ them! Yes I've been mourning Subway's turkey sub w/ the works! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! Not that I could eat one if I wanted to. I found out that deli turkey doesn't agree w/ me! Things have gotten better since I've been able to add a different variety of meats. No steak for me. I've never liked it! Then there's fresh salad, I can't have that for another month yet. What I wouldn't do to have a fresh tossed salad! I know it will come in time. I'm almost two months post op already. Time has flown by! Have a great weekend and Happy 4th of July! Here's a toast to us! :kisses: Barb 342/255/hoping for 160

Barbara, Yeah it is a little hard getting back into the swing of things here.... I worked a full day yesterday and was so fired last night that I slept ALL NIGHT without getting up.....WOW that might be a first for me.... Well I know some foods I will have again and sometimes waiting is ok but others WOW it feels like I am going to die without all that food... I have been craving salads myself and can not wait to be able to eat them again.... Well thanks for posting hun and have a great holiday weekend also.... Debra P